Ok not a bad start, a short trip to NYC from OIA, onboard Jetblue, cheap, quick, no frills, not much to it. We got to NY early, it is always better to arrive early if you can, just to avoid any delays making your connections. A day or two is always great,  because you will get a vacation before the vacation. l like to get to spend a little time enjoying the connection city. Being early also gave me lots of time to make sure that I was stocked up for the next ten hours. I started putting together supplies, like a true Floridian getting ready for hurricane season. Thank goodness my friends on Facebook helped me plan a list of things to make sure I had. Pat R., was the most help, suggesting flat shoes, Gospel CD's and Candy Bars, must be all that cruising practice and of course Lesia M. was right on time with a good book. Luckily, Ms. Hattie P. bought me a great one Where God was born, by Bruce Fieler. I don't know if cards are appropriate for a trip to the Holy land, but I had some in my bag, just in case a good game of Spades broke out on the plane. Earphones, puzzle book, journal and pens, a few magazines and we're ready to go.  Now of course it is better to pack every thing you will need before leaving home, but if you must shop, certainly JFK International Airport is the place, whether it's at terminal 1,2,3,4 or 5. That's right, Five terminals. I expected one huge place, but they broke it down for me. I can live with this. Once on the plane, seats were not too bad, however I have only one piece of advise. Save for first class and do it. Haven't had a chance to review the first day of photos yet, but I will check in later tonight. It's a quick tour, but if I can check out anything for you, just let me know we will have some free time near the end of the week. I watched the sunset  over the Sea of Galilee and woke up in the Holyland this morning. How Blessed Iam I.